Barney's Version (2010)

Barney's Version (2010) Movie Reviews
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Cast: Paul Giamatti, Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike, Minnie Driver, Rachelle Lefevre

Director: Richard J. Lewis

Rating: R

Running Time: 132 min.

Synopsis: This seriocomic adaptation of Mordecai Richler's award-winning 1997 novel stars Paul Giamatti as Barney Panofsky, who meets the great love of his life, Miriam (Rosamund Pike), at the most inopportune time imaginable: his marriage to his second wife (Minnie Driver), a wealthy Jewish princess and compulsive shopper. Narrated by Barney as a confessional, the film covers 30 years of his unusual journey -- from his first marriage to the chronically unfaithful free spirit Clara (Rachelle Lefevre) and their life in Italy together, through his third marriage to Miriam, with whom he has two children. Standing in the wings is Barney's father, Izzy (Dustin Hoffman), who continues to stick by him as his loyal right-hand man. Through it all, Barney experiences numerous highs and lows, but manages to consistently surprise everyone with unforeseen acts of altruism and kindness that turn him into the quintessential modern hero.

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  • Mar 31, 2011 03:07 am

    David said: A

    Paul Giamatti continues his string of wonderfully dimensional performances. This movie features vivid characters and their all too human flaws, in a marvelously well wrought production that has an eye for the telling detail in each scene.

  • Jun 06, 2011 02:12 pm

    Amanda said: B

    There are times the film feels a bit rushed, but that can be forgiven in light of the wonderful performances from all involved.

  • Jul 03, 2011 07:33 am

    Matt said: B

    Pretty emotional movie. Great acting.

  • Jul 04, 2011 01:53 pm

    Steve said: B

    Great acting by Paul Giamatti. Dustin Hoffman charms as he breaks out his "Fockers" persona. Generally this is a character study. There's a few surprises, although much is telegraphed.

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